still can't push up!

My lo will be 7 months old in like a week and he still can't push himself up with his hands during tummy time.
He's a strong little fella though, he can stand up if I hold his hands for quite awhile, fast grabber at things, etc. He does what looks like flying. Here's a pic

He keeps his hands to the sides like that alot. Anyone else's doing this?

My son is almost 7 months old too and I only noticed him starting to push up on his hands today.

I used to worry a lot because he seems to be taking a bit longer than the average to do things like rolling over and sitting unassisted(which he still can't do). But I realize all babies are different and he will get there when he gets there!

He is like your little one; he loves to stand! Try not to worry but I know you still will.

My son is almost 7 months old too and I only noticed him starting to push up ...

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08/25/2015

My son is almost 7 months old too and I only noticed him starting to push up on his hands today.

I used to worry a lot because he seems to be taking a bit longer than the average to do things like rolling over and sitting unassisted(which he still can't do). But I realize all babies are different and he will get there when he gets there!

He is like your little one; he loves to stand! Try not to worry but I know you still will.

Mine to he rolls from stomach to back but can't roll back. Lol. He also just started pushing up on arms and is not even close to crawling. He is 7 months but 6 weeks premee ..I get worried to but I realize that won't solve anything

Yep my LO (little one) does exactly what your picture looks like. He doesn't want to use his arms! Even when he is practicing to sit independently (which he can do briefly but will fall over after 30 seconds or so because he lunges for things) he won't prop himself up with his arms doing the "tripod" sit. But the last few days he has been getting better.

I just put his arms like your second picture. A couple days ago, I put his arms down so his hands were on the ground, lifted his torso, and push his legs to bend his knees so he was in the crawling position and he got the biggest smile on his face!

He can be on his elbows like this but just can't hold himself up with his...

Posted
08/25/2015

He can be on his elbows like this but just can't hold himself up with his hands

We have the same ball for DD. One of her favorites.

My hubby told me that his coworkers baby is already walking at 10 months old. My DD (dear daughter) cannot sit up unassisted yet and she is 6 months, but I am not worried about it all. If I were in your shoes, I would not worry either, I really believe in babies being individuals to their unique needs, strengths and progression.

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